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Council considers resuming inmate community service crews; members raise cost and logistics
Summary
Council discussed re-engaging State Prison inmate community service crews to assist Public Works with tasks such as litter removal and graffiti abatement; councilors noted past annual cost of $147,500 and equipment/transport requirements and directed staff to research options.
Council members discussed the possibility of resuming State Prison inmate community service crews to help Public Works handle litter removal, graffiti abatement, weed control and park maintenance. Council Member Halby said the last time the city used the crews was discussed in 2016 when the annual cost was $147,500; crews required an 8–12 person transportation van, a towable porta-potty and tools to perform the work. He argued the crews had historically helped maintain parks and public spaces.
Vice Mayor Rodriguez suggested seeking mitigation funds related to prison closures and exploring County partnership to maintain Ripley park. Mayor DeConinck asked staff to ‘‘do our homework and bring this back,’’ directing staff to return with cost, logistics and potential partnership options. No public comment was recorded on the discussion at the meeting.
